What Is Danny Wirtz’s Net Worth?

There are very few families across the National Hockey League as intertwined with their hockey club as the Wirtz family is with the Chicago Blackhawks.

From Arthur Wirtz in 1966 to Bill in the 1980s, through Rocky and finally Danny Wirtz, the family has served with the Blackhawks for over 70 years in one capacity or another.

While the Wirtz family isn’t among the richest NHL owners, they have seen the Blackhawks go from dynastic highs as Stanley Cup odds favourites to more recent rebuilding efforts.

How Much Is Danny Wirtz Worth?

Danny Wirtz’s personal net worth is not publicly available. However, according to various estimates, the Chicago Blackhawks, the most prominent team the Wirtz family owns, are valued at $2.8 billion.

How Did Danny Wirtz Make His Money?

Danny Wirtz largely earned his wealth as the heir to the Wirtz Corporation, a family business spanning four generations. 

According to a 2016 Chicago Tribune article, the most profitable arm of the Wirtz corporate empire is their alcohol distribution business, which dates back to 1945.

How Much Is the Wirtz Family Worth?

According to a 2015 Forbes profile, the Wirtz family is estimated to be worth at least $4.4 billion.

The privately run Wirtz Corp., meanwhile, was estimated to be worth $800 million in 2023, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

What Does the Wirtz Family Own?

The Wirtz family is best known as the owners of the Wirtz Corporation, which holds assets across a variety of fields, including the Chicago Blackhawks. 

Those include a partial ownership of the United Center, the Blackhawks’ and Chicago Bulls’ home arena, as well as holdings in insurance, liquor distribution, and various real estate, though there is no publicly available information, given that the corporation is privately held.